🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea – 50th Independence Celebration

🌞 Day Event (Free Entry)

Independence Family Market Day
📅 Saturday, 13th September 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Yarraville Gardens

• PNG arts, crafts & food stalls

• Cultural performances & live music

• Kids’ entertainment, face painting & more

🌙 Night Event (Ticketed)

Independence Ball Night
📅 Saturday, 20th September 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – Midnight
📍 Pullman Hotel – Albert Park

• Three-course meal (by Pullman Hotel)

• Four-hour alcohol tab

• Live entertainment from PNG band TRA

• Guest speakers, raffle draw & more

🎉 Papua New Guinea – 50th Independence Celebration

🌞 Day Event – FREE FOR ALL
Independence Family Market Day
📅 Saturday, 13th September 2025
🕗 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Yarraville Gardens

• Market stalls showcasing PNG arts, crafts & food

• Music, cultural dancing & live performances

• Kids’ entertainment, face painting & more

🌙 Night Event – TICKETED
Independence Ball Night
📅 Saturday, 20th September 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – Midnight
📍 Pullman Hotel – Albert Park

• Three-course meal (catered by Pullman Hotel)

• Four-hour alcohol tab

• Live entertainment from PNG band TRA

• Guest speakers, raffle draw & more

🕺 Hosted by: PNG Australia Association Victoria

🇨🇰 TE MANA PUROTU: THE POWER OF BEAUTY
Crowning Night
Hosted by Cook Islands Community Services of Victoria Inc.

🗓 Saturday, 26th July 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Palmyra Hall, 40-44 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, Victoria

🎟 Ticket Prices:

• Platinum: $150

• Gold: $100

• Silver: $50

👗 Dress Code: According to Theme

📞 For Reservations:

• Mandie: 0481 216 386

• James: 0434 647 118

💳 For Payments:

• Pay/D: 0422 811 832 (Pepe)

Proudly Supported By:
Cook Islands Modelling & Pageants of Australia IC

Victoria Hibiscus Festival
🗓 Saturday, 14th June 2025
📍 Venue: Village Green Hotel,
Corner of Springvale Rd & Ferntree Gully Rd, Mulgrave

🇼🇸 SĀMOA INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL 2025
Afio mai! Maliu mai! Come one, come all.

Join us in celebrating Samoa Independence Day with a special Thanksgiving Service (Sauniga Lotu) followed by vibrant cultural performances of Samoan song and dance.

🗓 Monday, 9th June 2025
🕤 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Q Balam Balam Place Community Centre
15 Phoenix Street, Brunswick VIC 3056

🎤 VIP Guest:
Anasina Gray-Barberio MP LMC
First Samoan Member of Parliament of the State of Victoria

🎉 Event Highlights:

• Arts & Crafts

• Merchandise & Info Stalls

• Live Performances

• Mouth-watering Cultural Cuisine

• Food Vendors

• Fun Activities for All Ages

📩 Enquiries:
Oloapu Temese Leila
📧 vicsacfono24@gmail.com | 📞 0401 422 251

Proudly supported by: Merri-bek City Council · State Government of Victoria · United Pasifika Council of Victoria

🇫🇲 Constitution Day 2025
Join us for a fun-filled day of games for all ages!

📅 Saturday, 17th May 2025
🕒 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Westgate Beach Volleyball
61–69 Dohertys Road, Altona North VIC

🎉 Activities Include:

• Volleyball Matches

• Basketball Games

• Tug of War

• Toddler Games

• Team Activities for All Ages

Don’t miss out on the excitement!

💡 Empowering Pasifika Women & Girls through Financial Literacy

📅 Date: Friday, 16 May 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: St Mark’s Uniting Church Hall
Address: 9 Burton Street, Chadstone, VIC 3148

📘 This informative session covers key financial topics such as:

• Budgeting

• Savings

• Online Safety

• Payment Plans

• And more

📩 Email to Register: info@fcav.org

👥 Organised by:

• Fijian Community Association Victoria

💡 Empowering Pasifika Women through Financial Literacy

📅 Date: Thursday, 15 May 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Venue: Primary Care Connect
Address: 399 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC 3630

📘 Join us for an informative session covering topics such as:

• Budgeting

• Savings

• Online Safety

• Payment Plans

• And more

📩 Email to Register: info@fcav.org

👥 Hosted by:

• Primary Care Connect

• Pasifika Community Association Victoria

💡 Mother's Day SOCIAL NIGHT

📅 Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025
🕖 Time: 6:00 PM – late
📍 Venue: Djerring Centre
Address: Eddy Ct, Abbotsford, VIC

💐 Come celebrate our mothers with a fun-filled night featuring:

• Complimentary beverage for mothers on arrival

• Photo booth

• Raffle draw (spa voucher and more!)

• Food and alcohol for sale

👗 Dress Code: Race Day – Best dressed wins a prize!

🕺 Hosted by: PNG Australia Association Victoria

🌸 PNG Women’s Group – Mother’s Day Treat

🛳 Yarra River Boat Cruise
Route: Flinders – Williamstown – Flinders

📅 Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
⏳ Duration: 2 hours

💲 Cost: $48 per person
The Association will contribute $28 for all members and non-members

☕ Morning tea will be served onboard
(Extras will be at your own expense)

🏛️ FAIE NINE KUR AIRANK – Building Project Fundraiser

📅 Date: Sunday, 4 May 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Clayton Town Hall
Address: 264 Clayton Rd, Clayton VIC 3168

🎶 Gospel Concert & Community Gathering

🎟 Entry Fee:

• 12 years & under: Gold coin donation

• 13 years & over: $5
  Cash or PayID accepted at the door

💰 Donations welcome:
Account Name: Maria Kiria
BSB: 063 097
Account: 4520 2315
Reference: Name & NIUE

PayID: 0401 903 189
Reference: Name & NIUE